food technology

Tõnis Kanger explained that without improved synthesis methods, children who grow up on infant formula will miss out on many of the protective molecules that breast milk naturally provides. Photo: Unsplash
Science
10.12.2025
Cracking the code of the sugars that protect newborns
Synthesising the complex sugars found in human breast milk is not just a chemical challenge – it is a key to a healthier future for infants.
Terje Peetso, head of medical development at PERH, noted that although technology is advancing rapidly, the core processes in healthcare remain surprisingly resistant to change. Photo: Virgo Haan
Society
12.11.2025
Towards a more unified Estonian health and food technology sector
The panel discussion at the university's health and food technology focus center’s specialty day showed that while Estonia’s vision is clear and effective solutions already exist, the sector still faces various obstacles such as bureaucracy, labor shortages, and fragmentation – there is a lack of a cooperation mechanism that would lead problems swiftly to solutions.